Overview
- Imaging confirmed a calf strain rather than an Achilles tear, and head coach Shane Steichen said Gardner’s Achilles is “good to go.”
- Steichen said Gardner will “probably miss some time” and did not provide a timetable for his return.
- Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported the Colts are not expected to place Gardner on injured reserve, leaving a four-week return window in play.
- Acquired from the Jets for two first-round picks in November, Gardner exited after two snaps in the Week 13 loss at Houston that left Indianapolis 8-4.
- Seattle must prepare for Week 15 with or without Gardner, a variable that could affect the Seahawks’ pursuit of the NFC’s No. 1 seed.